WEDNESDAY 21/07/2021 8AM ZEDLINES
Your Wednesday Zedlines with Stam Min-Gyu and Ella
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Thomas Barrack, Top Fund Raiser of Trump has been indicted
Thomas Barrack, one of the top fund-raisers and chairman of Trump's 2017 inaugural fund for Donald Trump’s election campaign in 2016 has been indicted on charges of violating a law governing lobbyists for foreign interests.
Barrack has been accused of advancing interests of the UAE and of influencing the foreign policy positions of Trump’s 2016 campaign, and then the foreign policy positions of the U.S. government during Trump’s presidency through April 2018.
Code of Conduct to be Put in Place in Regard to Women in Parliament
Julia Gillard says the sexism she endured as Australia's first female prime minister only worsened during her time in the role.
This has resulted in women in parliament calling for a code of conduct clearly outlining the behavioural and ethical standards expected from politicians with regard to women in parliament.
Victoria's Lockdown Extended by a Week
Victoria has extended it’s lockdown by a week after Health officials announced another 13 cases yesterday morning. ‘
The lockdown was initially scheduled to end at 11:59pm Tuesday, but Premier Daniel Andrews announced it would continue until 11:59pm on July 27.
Queensland Health Announces Border Closure for South Australia
Queensland Health Authorities announced the Border Closure for South Australia yesterday afternoon due to the increases of COVID-19 cases.
The Border will close to South Australians from 1am Thursday morning when South Australia will be made an official commonwealth hotspot.
Queensland Man escapes Perth Hotel Quarantine
A Queensland man has escaped Perth’s hotel quarantine by tying several bed sheets to a window.
The man was denied entry into Queensland after failing to complete his application for a Good-2-Go pass and was sent back to WA, where his entry was refused again and was placed into Hotel Quarantine.
He has now been charged with failing to comply with a direction and providing false or misleading information.
Decision for Brisbane to Host Olympics to be Decided this Wednesday
The decision to host the Olympics in Brisbane will be decided this Wednesday, with Olympic officials in Tokyo stating the announcement will be made around 6pm-7pm.
The state government has also arranged a firework display to occur if the bid is approved, with fireworks being placed all around the CBD and Southbank.
The Brisbane City Council is hosting a “breakfast of champions” to celebrate the potential approval of the games this morning, handing out free green and gold donuts and bacon and egg rolls in King George square.
Edgar Hurley: The Blame Needs A Place
<p><span><span>- Loss is a part of life. Edgar Hurley seems to know this implicitly, there’s a sensation of being worn down, beaten even, that pervades his folk vignettes. “<em>You’ll take just what you need</em>” is how he greets us on <em>The Blame Needs A Place</em>. It’s less an accusation and more an acceptance.
Vince Staples: Vince Staples
- After what has seemed like an eternity since last project FM!, California rapper Vince Staples has returned with a self-titled record produced entirely by Kenny Beats. The album is short, at just over twenty-two minutes, which is disappointing after a three year wait but there’s been countless rappers who’ve proven my stigma to be wrong. Vince has never completely missed and if he’s willing to put his name to something, it must be good right?